Gaylussite and Charlesite Physical Properties

Gaylussite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Charlesite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Gaylussite and Charlesite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Gaylussite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.